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Ministry of Defence
Bharat Electronics Ltd pays interim dividend of over Rs 174 crore
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh received a cheque of Rs 174.43 crore as interim dividend from Bharat Electronics Ltd , a Defence Public Sector Undertaking , here today. Chairman and Managing Director of BEL Shri M V Gowtama presented the cheque to the Raksha Mantri.
The BEL has declared 140 per cent interim dividend  to its shareholders for the financial year 2019-20. It pertains to the Government holding in the DPSU. This is the 16th consecutive year that BEL has paid interim dividend. It has paid a total dividend of 340 per cent on its paid-up capital for the financial year 2018-19. Government of India holds 51.13 per cent equity in the DPSU.
Secretary  Shri Raj Kumar and other senior officials from Ministry of Defence & the DPSU were also present on the occasion.
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President's Secretariat
President of India is in Kerala; launches Technocity project in Thiruvananthapuramand lays foundation stone for the first government building in Technocity
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, launched the Technocity project in Thiruvananthapuram today  and laid the foundation stone for the first government building in Technocity.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that Kerala’s strengths in basic literacy and skills – and the experience of Kerala’s people in the services sector and in consumer driven industries – make this state a natural for an IT ecosystem. He stated that IT is not just important in itself. It is a force multiplier for the entire services economy. It has played a game changing role in health-care, education, tourism and many other industries. These areas are Kerala’s strengths. He was confident that the development of Technocity will provide new opportunities for the young people of Kerala.
The President said that in many parts of the country, people from Kerala are an essential part of the economic landscape. And such achievements are by no means limited to India. Without the hard work of our brothers and sisters from Kerala, the economies of the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf countries would not be the same. Kerala migrant workers in those countries also contribute to the development of India by unfailingly sending back foreign exchange. We cannot forget them or their immense role in nation building.
The President said that climbing higher in the services sector value chain, Kerala has obvious advantages in three areas. The first is Information Technology. The others are tourism and health-care. These are also the areas where jobs and employment opportunities lie for our youth – especially for the talented young men and women of Kerala.
Prime Minister's Office
PM attends meeting of Shree Somnath Trust
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has attended the meeting of Shree Somnath Trust today. The meeting was held via video conferencing. The Trustees paid tributes to Late Shri Keshubhai Patel, ex-Chairman of the Trust.
The Trustees unanimously chose Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi as the next Chairman of the Trust, to guide it in the times to come. The Prime Minister accepted the responsibility and also appreciated the efforts of Team Somnath. He expressed hope that together, the Trust will be able to further improve infrastructure, accommodation arrangements, recreation facilities and help establish stronger connection of the pilgrims with our great heritage. A review of the facilities, ongoing activities and projects was also carried out during the meeting.
Some of the illustrious past Chairpersons of the Trust include Respected Jamsaheb Digvijaya Singh Ji, Shri Kanaiyalal Munshi, Former Prime Minister of India Shri Morarji Desai, Shri Jay Krishna Hari Vallabh, Shri Dineshbhai Shah, Shri Prasanvadan Mehta and Shri Keshubhai Patel.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes grand success to Cannes Film Festival
Notes the coincidence of 75 years of India’s Independence, Cannes Film Festival and of diplomatic relations between India and France
“India has a lot of stories to be told and the country truly possesses immense potential to become the content hub of the world”
“Government remains steadfast in its commitment to enhance ease of doing business in film sector”
Expresses happiness about screening of a restored Satyajit Ray film in the Cannes Classic Section
“India pavilion will display facets of Indian cinema and promote international partnerships and learnings”
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has expressed happiness on India’s participation as ‘Country of Honour’ at the Cannes Film festival this year. In a message the Prime Minister noted that India’s participation comes at the momentous meeting of celebration of 75 years of India’s independence, 75th anniversary of Cannes Film Festival and 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and France.
Positioning India as the largest film producing country in the world, the Prime Minister said that multifariousness of our film sector is remarkable and rich heritage and cultural diversity are our strengths. India has a lot of stories to be told and the country truly possesses immense potential to become the content hub of the world, the Prime Minister added.
Reiterating India’s commitment to improve ease of doing business in the film sector, Shri Narendra Modi has said that from facilitating international film- coproduction to ensuring single window clearance mechanism for permissions for filming across the country, India offers seamless possibilities to filmmakers of the world.
The Prime Minister expressed happiness that a Satyajit Ray film has been restored for screening in the Cannes Classic Section as India celebrates the birth centenary of the maestro.
One of the many firsts, startups from India will showcase their strengths to the cine-world. The Prime Minister expressed confidence that India pavilion will display facets of Indian cinema and promote international partnerships and learnings.
Background:
India will be the official Country of Honour at the upcoming Marche’ du Film, organized alongside the 75th edition of Cannes Film Festival, in France. The Country of Honour status ensures India’s presence as Focus Country at the Opening Night of Marche du Film being organised at the Majestic Beach with spotlight on India, its cinema, its culture & heritage.
India is also a “Country of Honour at the Cannes Next, under which 5 new startups would be given an opportunity to pitch to the Audio-Visual Industry. Ten professionals will participate on the Animation Day networking. As a major highlight of India’s participation at this edition of Cannes Film Festival, World Premier of the Movie “Rocketry” produced by Shri. R. Madhavan is scheduled to be showcased at the Palais des Festivals of the market screening on the 19th May 2022.
The Indian delegation is led by Union Minister Shri Anurag Thakur and consists of film celebrities from across India.
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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
KCC for Animal Husbandry
The Reserve Bank of India vide circular FIDD.CO.FSD. BC.12/05.05.010/2018-19 dated February 04, 2019 has extended KCC facility to Animal Husbandry farmers and Fisheries for their working capital requirements wherein farmers either individual or joint borrower, Joint Liability Groups or Self Help Groups including tenant farmers having owned /rented/leased sheds are eligible for getting benefits under the scheme. The loan limit is arrived at based on the Scale of Finance  methodology. The Scale of Finance is fixed by the State Level Technical Committee  in consultation with District Level Technical Committee  based on local cost worked out on the basis of per acre/per unit/per animal/per bird etc. Further, Reserve Bank of India vide circular FIDD.CO.FSD.BC.No.10/05.02.001/2019-20 dated August 26,2019 has extended the benefits of Interest Subvention at 2% and Prompt Repayment Incentive  at 3% to fisheries and animal husbandry farmers  to meet their working capital needs under the KCC scheme. The scheme is continuing for the year 2020-21.
Total 6,63,055 farmers engaged in Animal Husbandry and Fisheries were provided Kisan Credit Card as on March,2021. As reported by Reserve Bank of India, State/UT-wise details of operative KCC accounts and amount outstanding in Animal Husbandry and Fisheries as on March, 2021 is furnished.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing following schemes to promote animal husbandry and fisheries being taken up by traditional farmers.
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- Entrepreneurship Development and Employment Generation  under National Livestock Mission 
- Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund 
- Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana 
In order to support and promote cooperatives, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing following schemes;
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- National Programme for Dairy Development
- Dairy Processing Infrastructure Development Fund 
- Supporting Dairy Cooperatives and Farmer Producer Organizations engaged in dairy activities 
- Pradhan Mantri Matsya SampadaYojana 
This information was given by The Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Shri Parshottam Rupala in the Loksabha in a written reply.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Union Minister Shri Hardeep Puri addresses media on installation of Oxygen Generation Plants in Punjab
Centre asks Punjab to prepare sites and take up allied activities on priority for timely installation and commissioning of the PSA Plants in a Mission Mode
Shri Hardeep S Puri, Union Minister of State for Housing & Urban Affairs addressed a press conference on Oxygen Generation Plantssanctioned under PM Cares Fund for the state of Punjab.
While addressing the conference, the Minister referred to the letter written to the State Government of Punjab by Shri Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs  and Shri Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare , who have asked the state to prepare sites and take up allied activities on priority for timely installation and commissioning of the 41 Pressure Swing Adsorption  Plants in coordination with various stakeholders at appropriate level in a Mission Mode. Earlier 13 plants had been sanctioned for Punjab which are currently being installed.
In the letter, State Government was also advised to nominate a Nodal Officer and two technical persons, who are to be trained to operate and troubleshoot PSA Plants in each medical facility would help in rapid commissioning and operation of these plants. Further, one State Level Nodal Officer is to be nominated for coordinating with Central Agencies.
The recent experience with Covid-19 pandemic has shown the importance of ensuring adequate availability of oxygen in hospitals. Installation of Pressure Swing Adsorption  Oxygen Generation Plants in various heath care facilities would help avoid disruption of oxygen supplies, reduce dependence on LMO storage and supply of cylinders or tanks.
Accordingly based on the requests received from States/UTs, earlier 162 PSA Plants in October, 2020 and recently 75, 52 and 200 plants were sanctioned under PM Cares Fund on 10.05.2021, 10.05.2021 and 22.05.2021 respectively. Considering further demand and need to make available these facilities in each district of the country, all the requests received from States/ UTS have been reviewed comprehensively in close consultation and collaboration with States/ UTs. Based on this exercise, a total of 1,215 PSA Plants  have been sanctioned under PM Cares Fund.
The list of hospitals of Punjab in which Pressure Swing Adsorption  Oxygen Generation Plants have been approved is as follows:
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Ministry of Education
Smt. Sushma Swaraj and Shri Prakash Javadekar to launch ‘Study in India’ portal of HRD Ministry tomorrow
In another ground-breaking initiative, the ‘Study in India’ portal  of HRD Ministry will be launched at the India Habitat Centre on Wednesday, 18th April 2018 by the Minister of External Affairs, Smt. Sushma Swaraj in the presence of Minister of Human Resource Development, Shri Prakash Javadekar. Dr. Satya Pal Singh, Minister of State for HRD, Government of India will also be present on the occasion.
The portal will enable students from 30 countries across South Asia, Africa, CIS and Middle East to select and apply for different courses from 150 select Indian institutions which are high on NAAC and NIRF ranking. The Study in India is aimed at making India a preferred destination for the foreign students to pursue their education.
The Event will also include the launch of Study in India film along with a Cultural event by the foreign students. Ambassadors and representatives from across 80 countries have been invited to remain present at the launch of the event.
Ministry of Education
IIT JEE  Exam 2018 Extended Merit List issued
As decided by the JAB in its meeting held on 14th June, 2018, an Extended Merit List has been issued for IIT JEE  Exam-2018. The number of candidates who became eligible after issue of Extended Merit List are given in the table below:
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Category
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Merit list announced on 10th June
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Extended merit list
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Final total
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General
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8794
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8954
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17748
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OBC
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3140
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3824
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6964
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SC
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4709
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771
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5480
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ST
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1495
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293
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1788
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Total
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18138
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13842
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31980
- The extended merit list has been released and students can visit on the link https://www.jeeadv.ac.in/ to see their results.
- Choice filling on Joint seat allocation authority, JoSAA would be started on 15th June as scheduled earlier.
- Students in the extended merit list can start filling up their options along with others.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
IFFI 53 witnesses Asian premiere of the film ‘Interaction’ produced by ‘ART for the World’
12 International filmmakers explore the bonds between humans and animal life, climate, conservation of nature, ecosystem, environment and water
#IFFIWood, 26 November 2022
Interaction is ART for the World’s latest anthology film production. Comprising of 12 original short films of 6-to-8-minute duration, the film was screened for the first time in Asia at the 53rd International Film Festival of India, happening in Goa.
The film contains 12 short stories made in different languages. Film-makers from Morocco, Italy, France, Brazil, Armenia, Switzerland, Burkina Faso, Mexico, USA, Greece and India are involved in the project.
Rupesh Kumar, who represents GAIL  Ltd. which is one of the main partners for the film, said that the 12 films explore a diverse range of topics such as animal abuse, deforestation, extreme impact on climate, habitat destruction of animals, species extinction and marine life pollution.
Manabendu Rath, one of the producers of the film, said that the attempt was to convey one singular unequivocal message on climate change so that it reaches maximum number of people.
Out of 12 short stories, India is represented by Elephant in the Room by Nila Madhab Panda. The film-maker makes an appeal to humanity to preserve forests and biodiversity.
Protique Mojoomdar, the production consultant of the film said, The Elephant in the Room narrates the story of human-animal interaction through the eyes of little children from a small village in the forests of Wayanad in Kerala in Southern India. Growing up with these elephants, the children develop a special bond with the pachyderms and make a unique appeal on how to resolve human - wild animal conflict while preserving forests and biodiversity.
ART for the World is a non-governmental organization  associated with the United Nations Department of Public Information . Based in Geneva, Switzerland, the organization provides a platform for Art & Culture and Ecosystem, inspired by Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights "Everyone has the right to freely participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits."
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Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people on Mahavir Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended his greetings to all on Mahavir Jayanti. Shri Modi has recalled the noble teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir, especially the emphasis on peace, compassion and brotherhood.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"Greetings on the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti.
The eternal teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir and the emphasis on Jeev Daya can help build a just and compassionate society.
May the blessings of Bhagwan Mahavir further the spirit of peace and brotherhood in our society."
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Special Service and Features
The valedictory ceremony of annual cultural fest “”
The valedictory ceremony of annual cultural fest “” was held on 04.03.2023 at NIT Puducherry in the presence of Chief Guest Mr. R. Kamalakannan, Regional Head, Bank of Baroda, Dr. K. Sankaranarayanasamy, Director, NIT Puducherry, and Dr. S. Sundaravarathan, Registrar, NIT Puducherry. The fest featured a variety of activities and events that were enjoyed by all. The events were conducted and coordinated by the members of various clubs in NITPY.
The fest comprises of 4 dance events, 3 music events, 3 arts and crafts events, 2 english lits events, 2 photography events, 2 tamil lits events, 2 design events, and an esports events. In terms of participation, we had a diverse group of attendees. Nearly 462 participants have competed in various activities from various institutes like EGS Pillai, PAJANCOA, St. Joseph’s Bangalore, AVC, Anna University, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Vinayaga Mission, Central University of Tamil Nadu, etc. The Proshows, band performance by Lohar- the blacksmiths, and Dj by dj ricky brown and the liquid percussionist Nash have also been conducted by the organizers. The chief guest, Director and Registrar were distributed the prizes and certificates to the winners of each events.
In the vote of thanks, Dr. A. Venkadesan, Chairman  had told that, we received a lot of positive feedback from participants and attendees. They praised the quality of the events, the professionalism of the organizers, and the welcoming atmosphere of the fest. However, we also received some suggestions for improvement, which we have taken a note of and will try inculcate in the next cultural fest .
Finally, he concluded with, the fest was able to achieve its objectives of promoting talent and cultural exchange among our students. We would like to thank the cultural committee, other organizing team members, faculty, staff, student, participants and sponsors for their contributions and make this fest a huge success. We hope to continue organizing Le Ciel in the future and make it even better.
Trade Ministers of Australia and India,
And all the friends of the two countries who have joined us,
Namaskar!
Today, in less than a month, this is my third face-to-face interaction with my friend, Scott. We had a very productive discussion in the Virtual Summit last week. At that time, we had instructed our teams to conclude the negotiations on the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement at the earliest. And I am very happy that today this important agreement is being signed. For this extraordinary achievement, I heartily congratulate the Trade Ministers and their officials of both the countries.
I would also like to particularly congratulate the former Prime Minister of Australia and the current trade envoy of the Prime Minister Morrison, Mr. Tony Abbott. His efforts have contributed in accelerating the process.
Friends,
Conclusion of such an important agreement in such a short time shows how much mutual trust exists between the two countries. This is indeed a watershed moment for our bilateral relationship. Our economies have great potential to meet each other's needs. I am sure that through this agreement we will be able to take full advantage of these opportunities.
This agreement will make it easier for us to exchange students, professionals, and tourists, further strengthening these ties. I once again congratulate the teams of the two countries on the effective and successful negotiation of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement - "IndAus ECTA".
My heartfelt thanks to Prime Minister Morrison for joining today's event, and my best wishes for the successful conduct of the upcoming elections in Australia. And also best wishes to the Australian women's cricket team for the World Cup final to be played tomorrow.
Namaskar!
DISCLAIMER - This is the approximate translation of Prime Minister’s remarks. Original remarks were delivered in Hindi.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
EPFO Payroll data: 14.60 lakh net subscribers added during the month of December, 2021
The provisional payroll data of EPFO released on 20th February 2022 highlights that EPFO has added 14.60 lakh net subscribers during December 2021. Comparison shows an increase of around 2.06 lakh in net payroll additions in December 2021 as compared to 12.54 lakh net subscribers added during the corresponding month previous year. For the month of December 2021, the net subscriber addition has increased by 19.98 % as compared to previous month of November 2021.
Of the total 14.60 lakh net subscribers added, 9.11 lakh new members have been enrolled under EPF & MP Act, 1952 for the first time. Approximately 5.49 lakh net subscribers exited but rejoined EPFO by opting to continue their membership with EPFO by transferring their PF accumulations from previous to present PF account instead of opting for final withdrawal. Further, the number of members exiting EPFO has been on a declining trend since July, 2021.
Age-wise comparison of payroll data shows that the age-group of 22-25 years has registered highest number of net enrolments with 3.87 lakh additions during December, 2021. Age-group of 18-21 also registered a healthy addition of around 2.97 lakh net enrolments. Age-groups of 18-25 years have contributed around 46.89% of total net subscriber additions in December, 2021.This indicates that many first-time job seekers are joining the organised sector workforce in large numbers.
State-wise comparison of payroll figures highlights that the establishments covered in the states of Maharashtra, Haryana, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are in lead by adding approximately 8.97 lakh subscribers during the month, which is around 61.44 % of total net payroll addition across all age groups.
Gender-wise analysis indicates that net female payroll addition during the month is approximately 3 lakh. Share of female enrolment is approximately 20.52% of the total net subscribers addition during the month of December, 2021.
Industry-wise payroll data indicates that ‘expert services’ category  constitutes 40.24% of total subscriber addition during the month. In addition, growing trend in net payroll additions has been noted in industries like building and construction industry, textiles, restaurants, iron and steel etc.
The payroll data is provisional since the data generation is a continuous exercise, as updation of employee record is a continuous process. The previous data hence gets updated every month. From the month of May-2018, EPFO has been releasing payroll data covering the period December 2017 onwards.
EPFO provides provident fund, pension benefits to the members on their retirement and family pension & insurance benefits to their families in case of untimely death of the member. EPFO is country’s principal organization responsible for providing social security benefits to the organized/semi-organized sector workforce covered under the statute of EPF & MP Act, 1952.